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Five:AD Full Lip Kit

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Philatc, Jan 18, 2012.

  1. Philatc

    Philatc Pushing Tin

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    #1 Philatc, Jan 18, 2012
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    Yes... I believe several owners have installed the Five AD kit. Check out Rodney's (HAWAIIANBUILT) ride.
     
    #2 HI MPG, Jan 18, 2012
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    Probably would increase drag... If Toyota could reduce the drag by adding the kit and increase the FE, I would think they would have. Time to get rrolff and the JPL labs involved.
     
    #3 spiderman, Jan 18, 2012
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    The Five Axis "Aero Kit" is designed with aerodynamics in mind and probably has less drag compared to other kits.

    Toyota isn't going to put a full kit on the stock Prius just to lower the drag by a few %. It's all about cost-benefit and they already have the Plus performance package to market to a certain crowd.
     
    #4 32kcolors, Jan 18, 2012
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    Five Axis says no affect on the Prius's coefficient of drag

    Five Axis Aerius kit for 2010 Prius now available *UPDATE

    If you go to their website (Home - flash site), look under Portfolio - Prius, down the right hand side there are flow maps showing before-and-after kit installation.
     
    #5 Tracksyde, Jan 18, 2012
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    Alright I've read over the content on their page. I'm not sure what the purpose for this kit is? I will say that the car looks slick with the kit but if its not going to improve anything why add it in the first place.
     
    #6 Philatc, Jan 18, 2012
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    You mod your car to be different. Different people have different styles and ( love to mod my cars or trucks for my personal happiness. Most people mod for fun.
     
    #7 ockevin, Jan 18, 2012
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    Oh I know but I'm looking for something that will decrease drag on my car. Thinking about lowering the car a few and came across that site. Wasnt sure if that kit helped the cd.
     
    #8 Philatc, Jan 18, 2012
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    You could make flat wheel covers... hah.
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    #9 Duckles McGee, Jan 19, 2012
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    If someone can locate it, there's a thread about a Japanese man who did a bunch of modifications in an effort to increase FE and it ain't pretty.
     
    #10 32kcolors, Jan 19, 2012
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    This kit, lowering springs, and rims are just STELLAR. I'd love to have this done to my car, but I can't justify the price.
     
    #11 LulzChicken, Jan 19, 2012
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    I guess when it comes down to it, the Prii is designed for the best aerodynamics.
     
    #12 Philatc, Jan 27, 2012
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    Duplicate post sorry :D
     
    #13 Philatc, Jan 27, 2012
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    It'll look good for about two weeks, until you scrape it on a driveway or curb, or there's a pothole in the road which you can't avoid.
     
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    This one? AEROPRIUS YURASTYLE-neo
     
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